On March 16th, our founder and executive director, Armineh Babikian, joined Lori region’s inclusive education team consisting of 31 special educators, psychologists, speech therapists, and social workers. The Lori region has the second highest prevalence of childhood disability in Armenia.
“It was such a pleasure to be welcomed to the Secondary School Number 2 and the regional psychopedagogical support center, which services 44 schools. Through my volunteer work over the past 6 years and Therapists for Armenia, I have crossed paths with several of these specialists already. Every regional center in Armenia has received copies of my Occupational Therapy Guidebook to Inclusion thanks to Worldvision Armenia. Now we are collaborating to help the team implement occupational therapy strategies into their inclusive education efforts, as there is no occupational therapist in the whole region. We will continue to partner with them, provide multidisciplinary support and exchange experiences.”
Thank you to all who donated to the school supply donation drive. Because of your support we were able to donate:
- 33 chair bands
- 160 readers
- 210 colored pencils
- 190 regular pencils
- 216 pencil grips
- 96 mini adaptive scissors
- 51 large adaptive scissors
- 50 spring scissors
- 4 bumpy cushions
Together we will make this a more inclusive world! For now we are starting with the beautiful Lori Region.